Home Health Aide (HHA)

Home Health Aide (HHA) At Muir Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service it's a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant East Bay area of California, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered. Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our team! As an HHA with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) plan with generous company match Critical illness benefit Paid time off Employee assistance program Pay Range: $24.00 - $28.00/hr Job Type: Per Diem Job Summary The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. Duties and Responsibilities Provide personal care including: Baths Back rubs Oral hygiene Shampoos Change bed linen Assist patients with dressing and undressing Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown Assist the patient with toileting activities Keep patient's living area clean and orderly Other duties include: Plan and prepare nutritious meals. Assist in feeding the patient Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered. Assist in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered. Assist patient in the self-administration of medication. Do patient's laundry Meet safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.) Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse Job Requirements Active Home Health Aide Certification through CA Department of Public Health Maintain a current CPR certification Home Health experience preferred Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order Why Muir Home Health? Muir Home Health is part of the Cornerstone Group with about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team's dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the "provider of choice" in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health agency in the East Bay! What makes us unique? At Muir Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership Muir Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.